Founded in 1993, Optalex is now the market leader in the area of Process Control Systems for the Aluminum Extrusion Industry.

At the companies core is the 'state-of the-art' closed-loop Isothermal Extrusion module delivering Optimum Press Efficiency along with the Highest Quality & Consistency of manufacturing.

The Optalex "eX -box" suite of software tools provide a powerful system that manages the extrusion manufacturing process enabling communication among individual equipment while also providing a window through which the total extrusion process can be both viewed and controlled. It combines the production schedule, data collection, diagnostics, and equipment parameter settings under one source, thus unifying the extrusion manufacturing process.

Commitment to customer satisfaction has been 'key' in attaining the #1 market position. When equipment is installed, it is 'tuned' to the individual site, then site personnel receive extensive training in both operation and maintenance. eX-box is installed with zero production down-time. Post installation checks ensure that productivity & quality gains are maintained while appraising site management of further potential improvements.